[1] CMA is Census Metropolitan Area. Toronto CMA includes the city of Toronto; the regions of York, Peel and Halton (excluding Burlington); Uxbridge, Pickering, Ajax, Mono, Orangeville, New Tecumseth and Bradford West Gwillimbury.

[1] CMA is Census Metropolitan Area. Toronto CMA includes the city of Toronto; the regions of York, Peel and Halton (excluding Burlington); Uxbridge, Pickering, Ajax, Mono, Orangeville, New Tecumseth and Bradford West Gwillimbury.

[3], [4] Figures for Ontario and Canada EI Benefit Payments are Ontario Ministry of Finance estimates based on Statistics Canada CANSIM Table 276-0018. EI Total Benefit Payments do not include amounts related to Employment Benefits and Support Measures, delivered under Part II of the Employment Insurance Act.

[5] Figures for Ontario EI Contributions are Ontario Ministry of Finance estimates based on data from provincial and territorial economic accounts and data reported by the federal Department of Finance.

[6] Figures for Canada EI Contributions are reported by the federal Department of Finance as part of the Fiscal Monitor.

[7], [8] EI premiums are collected on total earnings from the first dollar earned to the maximum insurable earnings.

Note: In 2016, the EI maximum weekly benefit is $537, which is equal to 55 per cent of EI maximum insurable earnings of $50,800.

Sources: Statistics Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Department of Finance Canada and Ontario Ministry of Finance.

[3], [4] Figures for Ontario and Canada EI Benefit Payments are Ontario Ministry of Finance estimates based on Statistics Canada CANSIM Table 276-0018. EI Total Benefit Payments do not include amounts related to Employment Benefits and Support Measures, delivered under Part II of the Employment Insurance Act.

[5] Figures for Ontario EI Contributions are Ontario Ministry of Finance estimates based on data from provincial and territorial economic accounts and data reported by the federal Department of Finance.

[6] Figures for Canada EI Contributions are reported by the federal Department of Finance as part of the Fiscal Monitor.

[7], [8] EI premiums are collected on total earnings from the first dollar earned to the maximum insurable earnings.

Note: In 2016, the EI maximum weekly benefit is $537, which is equal to 55 per cent of EI maximum insurable earnings of $50,800.

Sources: Statistics Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, Department of Finance Canada and Ontario Ministry of Finance.